SMA WINDY BOY 6000A User manual

WB5A-6A-BA-BEN114530 | TBEN-WB50-60A | Version 3.0
EN
Wind Power Inverter
WINDY BOY 5000A/6000A
User Manual

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Table of Contents
1 Information on this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Validity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Target Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.4 Symbols Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 Intended Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3 Explanation of Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3.1 Symbols on the Inverter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2.3.2 Symbols on the Type Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.1 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.2 Display Messages during Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.3 Display Messages during a Disturbance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.4 DC Overvoltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5 LED Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
6 Visual Inspection, Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . 16
7 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7.1 Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7.2 Measurement Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
8 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
9 Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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1 Information on this Manual
1.1 Validity
This manual applies to the following device types:
• WB 5000A
• WB 5000A-11
• WB 5000A-IT
• WB 6000A
• WB 6000A-11
• WB 6000A-IT
1.2 Target Group
This manual is intended for the operator.
1.3 Additional Information
You will find additional information on the device-specific technical data in the installation manual
provided.
You will find additional information on special subjects (e.g. description of the operating parameters)
in the download area at www.SMA.de/en.

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1.4 Symbols Used
The following types of safety precautions and general information are used in this manual:
DANGER!
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will directly result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING!
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION!
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE!
NOTICE indicates a situation that can result in property damage if not avoided.
Information
Information provides tips that are valuable for the optimal installation and operation of the
product.

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2.1 Intended Use
The Windy Boy is a wind energy inverter, which converts rectified current of a small wind turbine
system into AC current and feeds this energy into the power distribution grid, domestic grid or the
Sunny Island system.
Principle of a small wind turbine system with a Windy Boy
Furthermore, the Windy Boy can be used as an inverter for power conversion units based on
permanent magnet generators (hydro power system, combined heat and power plant, diesel
generator, etc.). The manufacturer of the small wind turbine system or generator should have
approved his plant for operation with this Windy Boy (also see the Windy Boy planning guidelines in
the download area at www.SMA.de/en).
When designing the PV plant, ensure that the permitted operating range of all components is
maintained at all times. In addition ensure that through the use of appropriate protective measures the
maximum permissible input voltage of the inverter is not exceeded. SMA Solar Technology AG offers
you the corresponding components, such as the Windy Boy Protection Box (overvoltage protection
for wind power inverters including the rectifier).

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2.2 Safety Instructions
DANGER!
Electric shock caused by high voltage in the inverter
Even when no external voltage is present, there can still be high voltages in the inverter.
The following work should be carried out by electrically qualified personnel only.
• Electrical installation
• Repairs
• Modifications
CAUTION!
Risk of burns through contact with the enclosure during operation
• Only touch the enclosure lid and display during operation.
NOTICE!
Damage to the inverter through overvoltage, if the yellow LED flashes 4 times.
• Inform your installer immediately if the yellow LED
should start flashing and the following display
message appears.
!PV-Overvoltage!
!DISCONNECT DC!

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2.3 Explanation of Symbols
2.3.1 Symbols on the Inverter
* This function is valid from firmware version 2.18.
** QR-Code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.
Symbol Explanation
Operation display.
Ground fault or varistor defective. Inform your installer.
An error has occurred. Inform your installer immediately.
You can operate the display by tapping the enclosure lid:
• Single tap: The backlight switches on or the display scrolls one
message further.
• Two taps in quick succession*: The inverter displays the device type,
the firmware version and the configured country setting
(see Section 4.2"Display Messages during Operation" (page12)).
QR-Code®** for SMA bonus program
You will find information on the SMA bonus program at
www.SMA-Bonus.com.

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2.3.2 Symbols on the Type Label
Symbol Explanation
Beware of hazardous voltage.
The inverter operates at high voltages. All work on the inverter must be
carried out by electrically qualified personnel only.
Beware of hot surface.
The inverter can become hot during operation. Avoid contact during
operation.
Observe all documentation that accompanies the inverter.
The inverter must not be disposed of together with the household waste.
Further information on disposal can be found in the enclosed installation
manual.
CE mark.
The inverter complies with the requirements of the applicable
EC guidelines.
The inverter has a transformer.
Direct current (DC).
Alternating current (AC).
Degree of protection IP65.
The inverter is protected against dust intrusion and water jets from any
angle.
RAL quality mark for solar products.
The inverter complies with the requirements of the German Institute for
Quality Assurance and Labeling.

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Position Designation
ADisplay
BEnclosure lid
CLEDs
Green LED = Operation
Red LED = Ground fault or varistor defective
Yellow LED = Disturbance
D Ventilation grid
E Type label for the identification of the inverter via the serial number (Serial No.).

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4 Display
4.1 Operation
The display shows the current values of your plant. The displayed values are updated every
5 seconds.
You can operate the display by tapping the enclosure lid:
Single tap:
The backlight switches on or the display scrolls one message further.
2 taps in quick succession (valid from firmware version 2.18):
The inverter successively displays the device type, the firmware version, the configured country setting
and the configuration of the SMA Power Balancer.
4.2 Display Messages during Operation
After commissioning, the inverter successively displays the device type, the firmware version, the
configured country setting and the configuration of the SMA Power Balancer. If you want to view
again the display messages of the startup phase while in operation, double tap the enclosure lid
(from firmware version 2.18).
Upon error-free connection of the inverter to the power distribution grid, after approximately one
minute, the display starts alternating between the messages shown below. Each message appears for
5 seconds, and then the cycle restarts from the beginning.
Display message Description
Inverter device type
Firmware version of internal processors
Configured country standard of inverter
(example: "GER/VDE0126-1-1")
Configuration of the SMA Power Balancer
(Example: "PowerGuard")
PowerBalancer
PowerGuard

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4.3 Display Messages during a Disturbance
In the event of a disturbance, the inverter displays the status "Disturbance" and an error message.
Inform your installer.
4.4 DC Overvoltage
Display message Description
Energy generated on the current day
Status message "Turbine"
Current feed-in capacity
Voltage of the small wind turbine system
After a further 5 seconds or after tapping, the current
values of the reactive power Qac and of the
displacement power factor cos φ (PF) are displayed.
Total amount of energy fed in
Total number of operating hours in feed-in operation
Display message Description
Energy generated on the current day
Status message "Disturbance"
Operating state
Error message
Measured value at the time of the disturbance
Current measured value (only displayed if a
measured value is responsible for the disturbance)
Display message Description
The DC input voltage is too high at the inverter.
Inform your installer immediately!
E-today 0Wh
Mode Distur ance
Distur ance
Vac-Bfr
!PV-Overvoltage!
!DISCONNECT DC!

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Status Description
All LEDs are on The inverter is initializing.
All LEDs are off The DC input voltage at the inverter is too low for feed-in.
All LEDs
flashing
The inverter is in the start phase.
Green LED on The inverter is feeding in to the power distribution grid.
Green LED
flashing
This flashing can have the following reasons:
• The inverter is monitoring the power distribution grid
and is waiting for the DC voltage to reach a defined
limit so that it can begin feeding the grid.
• Operation interrupted.
• Power limitation in the inverter.

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Red LED on A ground fault has occurred or one of the thermally
monitored varistors on the DC input side is defective.
Inform your installer.
Yellow LED on The inverter is in the operating state
"Permanent Shutdown". This can have several causes.
Inform your installer.
Yellow LED
blinks
The inverter displays a disturbance. This can have several
causes. Inform your installer.
Status Description

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Visual inspection
Check the inverter and cables for any signs of external damage. Contact your installer if you find any
damage. Do not perform any repair work yourself.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Ask your installer to check that the inverter is operating correctly at regular intervals.
If the inverter is dirty and the visibility of the operating data and operating states of the inverter is
limited, clean the enclosure lid, the display and the LEDs with a damp cloth. Do not use any corrosive
substances (e.g., solvents or abrasives) for cleaning.

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7 Troubleshooting
7.1 Status Messages
Your inverter can be in various operating states. These are displayed as status messages, which can
vary according to the type of communication.
Message Description
Balanced The inverter has disconnected from the power distribution grid or
is limiting its power over a 10-minute average to 4.6 kVA
(in Italy: 6 kVA). The inverter is a part of a 3-phase system with
2 further inverters and is equipped with the SMA Power Balancer
to prevent the formation of unbalanced loads.
Derating Overtemperature in the inverter. The inverter reduces its output to
prevent overheating. To avoid unnecessary output losses, check
the plant configuration. Inform your installer.
Disturbance, disturbance Disturbance.
This message appears for safety reasons and ensures that the
inverter does not connect to the power distribution grid.
Inform your installer.
Error An error has been detected. Inform your installer.
Earthfault Measurement of the insulation resistance of the small wind turbine
system.
Grid monitoring Grid monitoring
This message appears during the startup phase before the inverter
is connected to the power distribution grid.
Off Grid The inverter is in "Island" mode. This mode is specially designed for
operation in an off-grid system.
Offset Offset adjustment of the measurement electronics.
Stop Operation interrupted.
Turbine The inverter is in the operating state "Turbine". This mode is
specially designed for operation on small wind turbine systems.
V-Const Constant voltage mode.
Waiting The connection conditions are not (yet) fulfilled.

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7.2 Measurement Channels
If your inverter is equipped with a communication product, then numerous measuring channels and
messages can be transmitted for diagnostics.
* From firmware version 2.18
Measurement channel Description
Balancer Displays the current operating mode of the inverter that is set to the
operating parameter "PowerBalancer".
Earthfault Insulation resistance of the small wind turbine system before
connecting to the power distribution grid.
Error Identification of the current disturbance/error.
E-total Total amount of energy fed in
Event-Cnt Number of events that have occurred
Fac Power frequency
h-On Total operating hours
h-total Total number of operating hours in feed-in operation
Iac Line current
Ipv Direct current
Is* Apparent current
Power On Total number of grid connections
Pac Generated AC power
PF* Displacement power factor cos φ
Phase The phase to which the inverter is connected.
Qac* Reactive power
Sac* Apparent power
Serial number Inverter serial number
Status Display of the current operating state
Vac Line voltage
Vpv DC input voltage
Vpv-Setpoint DC target voltage

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AC
Abbreviation for "alternating current".
DC
Abbreviation for "direct current".
Derating
A controlled reduction in performance, usually dependent on component temperatures.
SMA Power Balancer
The SMA Power Balancer is a serial feature of the inverter. The SMA Power Balancer prevents the
formation of an unbalanced load > 4.6 kVA (in Italy > 6 kVA) during three-phase feed-in. To this effect,
3 Windy Boys are connected via a control line to a 3-phase feed-in unit.
Varistor
The varistors protect the electronics in the inverter from atmospherically coupled energy peaks, such
as may occur when lightning strikes nearby.

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9 Contact
If you have technical problems, first contact your installer. We require the following information in
order to provide you with the necessary assistance:
•Inverter device type
• Inverter serial number
• Type of connected wind turbine system
• Blink code or display message of the inverter
• Optional equipment (e.g. communication products)
SMA Solar Technology AG
Sonnenallee 1
34266 Niestetal, Germany
www.SMA.de
SMA Service Line
Inverters [phone]
Communication: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E‑mail: [email protected]